Crime
Camera Removed from Scene Minutes After Charlie Kirk Assassination Raises Questions
Less than five minutes after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during his appearance at Utah Valley University, a man was observed removing a video camera that had been positioned directly behind Kirk and aimed toward both him and the audience.
Eyewitness accounts and corroborated video footage confirm that the individual dismantled the overhead camera before the crime scene had been secured, taped off, or processed by authorities.
The camera in question would have provided a direct recording of the fatal shooting from a critical vantage point.
According to witnesses, the man lingered near the equipment, appeared to be texting on his phone, and then looked around before retrieving what appeared to be Kirkโs chair.
He reportedly stood on the chair to reach the mounted camera, removed it, and then calmly walked away while again using his phone.
Observers described the man as calm, methodical, and dressed in plain clothing with no visible law enforcement insignia.
His actions have raised immediate concerns about the potential tampering or removal of critical evidence from an active homicide scene.
Crime scene management protocols require that evidence remain untouched until secured by investigators.
The premature removal of video recording equipment directly overlooking the shooting area has prompted questions about who the individual was, under what authority he acted, and why the camera was taken before investigators had the opportunity to review its contents.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the manโs identity, whether he was affiliated with law enforcement or event security, or the current status of the footage.
This incident remains under review as part of the broader investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.